Princess Erika (real name : Erika Dobong'na, born on April 5, 1964, in Pari… Read Full Bio ↴Princess Erika (real name : Erika Dobong'na, born on April 5, 1964, in Paris), is a French singer and actress with Cameroonese origins. She is particularly known for her ragga songs "Trop de bla-bla" ou "Faut qu'j'travaille".

In 1982, Erika formed with her sisters a band named Blackheart Daughters, then joined the band Princess and the Royal Sound, with whom she made several tours, opening for Jamaican singer Dennis Brown. In 1988, she recorded "Trop de bla-bla" in London and achieved a minor success in France (#39 on the Top 50, but later, the song became famous for being used for a TV advert for MMA).

Then, she released the single "Tendresse" and her first album in 1992. She also opened the concerts for Les Négresses Vertes. In 1995, she released her second studio album, D'origine, and the lead single, "Faut qu'j'travaille", hit #15 in France. Two years later, she recorded a duet with Marc Lavoine, "Les Hommes sont des Femmes comme les autres". She participated in Les Enfoirés and wrote several songs for various artists such as "Embrasse-moi" for the Nubians. In 2004, she also particiapted in the the compilation Agir Réagir intended to raise funds to help the Morocans who lived an earthquake on February 24, 2002. In 2005, she was a contestant on the French TV reality La Ferme Célébrités to bring money for the African association Routes du Sud. She then organized the four editions of the concerts Les Voix de l'espoir, performed with many other artists in a charity goal. She covered the songs "La Vie en rose" and "J'ai encore rêvé d'elle" with Pierpoljak on the cover album Il est 5 heures Kingston s'éveille. She was occasionally actress in films and theatre and played in Le Petit Trésor, with Steevy Boulay and Vincent Azé. Erika had two children : Julien (born in 1982) and Oudima (2003).

Faut que j'travaille
Princess Erika Lyrics

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Faut qu'j'travaille, je veux pas qu'on me pousse
J'sais c'que j'ai à faire
Faut qu'jtravaille, m'la couler douce
C'est ce que j'aime bien faire
Si on me dit "fais-ci", assurément,
je ferai le contraire
Si j'en pâtis tant pis, apparemment,
C'est c'que je préfère

Faut, ouh, ouh, ouh, ouh

Faut qu'j'travaille, je veux pas qu'on me pousse,
Non, j'sais c'que j'ai à faire
Faut qu'j'travaille, me la couler douce
C'est ce que j'aime bien faire
C'est ce que j'aime bien faire

Assujettie, oublie, j'perds mon piment,
mon caractère
A mon avis, souris, tu perds ton temps à me faire
la guerre

Quand j'ai envie de dire oui
Ça peut prendre le temps d'une vie entière
Quand ça m'suffit, c'est que c'est fini
Je vais de l'avant jamais en arrière
Ouh, ouh, ouh, ouh, ouh

Faut qu'j'travaille mais je veux pas qu'on m'pousse
Non non, j'sais c'que j'ai à faire
Faut qu'j'travaille, faut qu'j'travaille
et me la couler douce
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire,
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire
Faut qu'j'travaille mais je veux pas
qu'on me pousse,
Oh non, j'sais c'que j'ai à faire
Faut qu'j'travaille, faut qu'j'travaille,
et me la couler douce
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire, ouh, ouh, ouh

Rêvasser, sucer mon pouce, oublie
Plonger dans un bain de mousse
Détachée et sans secousse, fini
J'aime me la couler douce, ouh

Faut qu'j'travaille, faut qu'j'travaille
et me la couler douce
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire,
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire
Faut qu'j'travaille mais je veux pas
qu'on me pousse,
Non non, j'sais c'que j'ai à faire.
Faut qu'j'travaille, faut qu'j'travaille
et me la couler douce
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire,
C'est c'que j'aime bien faire
Me la couler douce, ouuh ouuh ouuh

Rêvasser, sucer mon pouce,
faut qu'j'travaille..

Overall Meaning

In the song "Faut que j'travaille" by Princess Erika, the lyrics convey a strong sense of independence and determination. The singer expresses that they want to work on their own terms and not be pushed or directed by others. They know what they have to do and are committed to doing it their way. The repeated assertion "Faut qu'j'travaille" emphasizes the importance of working and staying true to oneself.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of enjoying relaxation and taking things easy as a contrast to the notion of hard work. The singer values moments of leisure and self-care, and finds fulfillment in activities that bring them joy and peace. The line "C'est ce que j'aime bien faire" highlights the satisfaction derived from living life in a way that aligns with personal preferences.

There is a rebellious spirit present in the lyrics, with the singer expressing a willingness to go against expectations and remain true to their own beliefs and desires. The defiance in lines like "Si on me dit 'fais-ci', assurément, je ferai le contraire" reflects a refusal to conform to societal norms or pressures. The choice to prioritize personal freedom and individuality is a central theme of the song.

Overall, "Faut que j'travaille" captures a sense of self-assuredness and autonomy, as the singer asserts their right to make their own choices and live life on their own terms. The song celebrates the balance between hard work and relaxation, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst external influences. Princess Erika's lyrics serve as a reminder to listeners to prioritize their own well-being and happiness in the face of societal expectations.

Lyrics © EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Stephane Blaess, Erika Dobong'na

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